All rights reserved. Under new Wallabies coach Dave Rennie, Slipper has started in all three Bledisloe Cup matches against the All Blacks, and is likely to be picked again for Saturday’s clash at Lang Park, the Reds’ home ground. All rights reserved. PODCAST | Economic news of the week: Why should we care about elections in the US? Slipper was handed a two-month ban after testing positive twice for cocaine at the start of the 2018 season, leading to him falling out with the Reds’ disciplinarian coach Brad Thorn. In June 2010 Slipper came on as a substitute in Australia’s victory over England, earning his first international cap He also captained Australia for the first time in 2015, against the United States of America in Chicago. Read more at the SA government's online coronavirus portal or use the 24-hour public hotline: 0800 029 999. “It’s been a bit of a tough couple of days to get my head back in the game and make sure I’m ready to play this weekend, whether I get the selection or not,” said Slipper. Give us a call or fill in the form below and we'll contact you. [citation needed], In February 2010, Slipper made his Super Rugby debut against the New South Wales Waratahs at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. In the semi-final win over Argentina, Slipper became Australia’s most-capped Test prop of all-time when he won a 73rd cap to surpass both Ben Alexander and Benn Robinson. James Slipper. Slipper played in 12 of the Wallabies’ 15 Tests and nine of those caps were won off the bench. Would you like to comment on this article or view other readers' comments? Receive breaking rugby news, team and player announcements, exclusive content and ticket presale information. James Slipper continues to be one of the most recognisable and appreciated members of the Reds' pack among Queensland fans, due in large part to his enormous work rate and the passion he exudes for his state. 2020 Rugby Australia. Slipper’s season was cruelly cut short when he ruptured his Achilles for Queensland against the Lions in Johannesburg. He is the 843rd player in history to represent Australia. He spent much of his youth south of Brisbane on the Gold Coast, nurturing his rugby talents alongside current Reds teammate Rob Simmons at The Southport School. When James Slipper was sacked by the Reds two years ago, the furthest thing from his mind was reaching a century of Test caps for the Wallabies. James Slipper (born 6 June 1989 in Gold Coast, Queensland) is an Australian rugby union player who plays at prop.Slipper currently captains the Queensland Reds, making his debut during the 2010 Super 14 season.In June 2010 Slipper came on as a substitute in Australia's victory over England, earning his first international cap. Stormers saved by Pretoria thunderstorm as match referee suspends proceedings in the 64th minute for safety reasons, One year after winning the title, loose-forward Pieter-Steph du Toit is still coming to terms with their crowning, All Blacks enjoy brief celebration but are then reminded of what is expected of them in Brisbane, Captain Elton Jantjies recovers from injury and will play in Super Rugby Unlocked match on Friday, Duane Vermeulen sums up motivation in last episode of documentary series on win in Japan, Wallabies prop Slipper gears up for 100th Test cap, To play 100 games for Australia is an honour, says James Slipper, MARKET WRAP: JSE gains as Joe Biden leads the US presidential race, WATCH: Stock picks — MTN and Electronic Arts. 2007 Represented Australian Schools against England U18s, Samoan Schools and New Zealand Schools.